Karen M. Taylor, PhD (ABD), MSN, RN, Education Specialization

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1 1629 Wakefield Drive Brandon, FL / Joshuasethsmom@yahoo.com Professional Profile: Dependable, enthusiastic, energetic, and organized, quality driven nursing professional Dedicated leader and problem solver with an outstanding ability to prioritize and plan student educational models as well as patient care as well and patient education Superior communication skills with physicians, peers, patients, students, and staff. Skilled educator of peers, patients, students, and staff regarding current nursing knowledge, procedures, and skills Ability to utilize both traditional and non-traditional teaching methods to ensure learning Thirty years experience in various high-stress, rapidly changing areas of nursing practice Ethical and fair-minded Yields positive outcomes both independently and as a team member Experience with multicultural nursing Proficient with Microsoft programs and various electronic medical record programs Professional Experience: Experience in and knowledge of the following registered nursing roles: Interim Nursing Director at University Nursing Educator at College and University Clinical Manager Home Healthcare Ambulatory Care Nurse /Emergency medicine Triage Nurse Oncology Case Manager Travel nursing in medical surgical units, telemetry, orthopedics, neurology, rehabilitation, new born nursery, postpartum and psychiatry. Field Case Manager Home Health Reimbursement Nurse Home Health Patient Care Coordinator Dialysis Nurse Psychiatry and Chemical Dependency Nurse Surgical Nurse / General Surgery

2 Education: Capella University, Minnesota, MN PhD (ABD) candidate in nursing education, 2012 to present Working on dissertation- predicted completion fall 2016 Currently on the Dean s List-4.0 GPA University of Phoenix, Tampa, FL-Attended on ground MSN.Edu, Nursing Education Specialization Graduated with Honors/Sigma Theta Tau, 2007 Webster University, St. Louis, MO BSN 1995 Graduated with Honors St. Louis Community College-Forest Park, St. Louis, MO ASN, 1986 Licensure: RN/ Florida License: FL Certifications: American Heart Association Certification in CPR/BLS/ACLS Professional Affiliations: Sigma Theta Tau International Florida Nurses Association National League of Nursing Suncoast Educators Association Florida Council of Nursing Education Administrators

3 Work Experience: 08/15-current Nursing faculty, Florida Southern College School of Nursing, Lakeland, FL 08/14-08/15 Interim Nursing Director, Everest University School of Nursing, Tampa, FL 03/11-08/14 Care of the Adult, Fundamentals, Community and Leadership Nursing Associate Professor, Everest University School of Nursing, Tampa, FL 07/10-present Infusion Specialist Ambient Healthcare, Tampa, FL 05/09-03/11 Associate Degree Nursing Instructor, Fortis College, Tampa, FL 05/07-05/09 Clinical Manager, Home Health, Mederi Caretenders, Brandon, FL Clinical Case Manager. 12/05-5/07 Triage Nurse Ambulatory Care, Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL 06/02-12/05 RN Ambulatory Care /CaseManager Humana Military Resource Sharing Program, MacDill Airforce Base, Tampa, FL 06/95-06/02 RN Patient Care Supervisor/Case Manager/RN Billing Representative, Barnes- Jewish Hospitals Home Health affiliated with Washington University, St. Louis, MO 01/92-06/95 Patient Care Coordinator Home Health, Barnes-Jewish Hospitals affiliated with Washington University, St. Louis, MO 01/89-01/92 Staff Nurse, RN- Dialysis. St. Louis, Regional Dialysis Center, St. Louis, MO 01/87-01/89 R.N., Dual Chemical Dependency Psychiatric Unit, Central Medical Center St. Louis, MO. 09/84-01/87 Nurse Technician/ GN / RN General Surgery, St. Louis Regional Hospital - St. Louis, Missouri.

4 Courses Taught: Fundamentals of Nursing: (didactic and clinical- Twice annually). In this course the student is introduced to the art & science of nursing. The nursing processed is introduced as a tool to assist students to utilize critical thinking skills. This class is taught in a traditional classroom model with a lab component. Students also learn the basic nursing skills; which includes verbal health and physical assessments and procedures. Clinical was performed at long-term rehabs and extended stay facilities for the elderly. Care of the Adult Client-1: (didactic and clinical Twice Annually) This course addresses the standards of practice for adults requiring less complex nursing care and focuses on the use of the nursing processes in assisting clients to adapt to their ever changing health needs. Taught traditionally with a lab component. Highlighting the systems which include, pain management, infusion therapy, pre, intra and post-op, Infection, fluid and electrolytes, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, musculoskeletal, and oncology. Performed clinical at acute care facilities. Care of the Adult Client-II: (didactic and clinical- Twice Annually) In this course there is a focus on nursing care of adults with altered health states. The nursing process is used as a continuing theme to integrate classroom theory with more complex clinical nursing care. There is ground, internet and lab and clinical component to this course. The systems taught would include cardiovascular, hematologic, renal/urinary, arthritis-connective tissue, integumentary, nervous system, vision and hearing systems. Community Health Nursing: (didactic and clinical- Twice Annually). This course focuses on the nursing role in the community, emphasis on concepts and theories related to community health nursing, health promotion and disease prevention. This course is taught on ground, traditional model with some internet assignments. Students are sent to do externships at ministries, daycares, schools, hospices and various other community organizations. Nursing Leadership and Management: (didactic and clinical- Twice Annually) This course is designed to develop beginning leadership skills for the nursing student, that are necessary to manage clients and healthcare workers. Students are monitored as they team up with a leader, manager, charge, administrator for clinical rotation. This course is taught on ground with some internet component course work.

5 Courses Taught Continued: Pharmacology:(didactic-Twice-Annually-Hybrid) In this course nursing students are provided with the knowledge of biologic factors influencing drug actions, predictable side effects, variations in drug action and application of the nursing process in drug therapy; Taught traditionally on ground. NCLEX Review: (didactic- Twice Annually-(Hybrid) This course provides a systematic review of nursing material that will prepare the student for the NCLEX-RN. Both online, and on ground classroom attendance. Health Assessment: (didactic and lab -Twice-Annually-(Hybrid) In this course nursing students are taught the skills of history taking, assessment, and Taught how to actually perform a physical assessment covering all of the body systems and document accurately. Taught in the classroom with some online and video components. Evidence-based Practice (didactic-twice Annually) The student will have the opportunity to examine the literature and evaluation outcome data that contributes to the delivery of safe, effective, and high quality healthcare in various clinical setting by integrating nursing theory, and concepts that apply to new research, appraisal, utilization, and dissemination of (EBP) in the current healthcare environment. Taught on ground.

6 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES Monique Henry, Nursing Professor Utica College, St. Petersburg, Florida Deborah New, Nursing Professor Everest University Tampa, Florida Aissa Scott, Nursing Professor Everest University, Tampa, Florida PERSONAL REFERENCES Sharon Titsworth 916 Glen Owen Drive St. Louis, MO Joshua Bartley 4263 Losco Road # 911 Jacksonville, FL Robin Taylor 2723 Via Capri # 823 Clearwater, FL (407)